The average train between Lowestoft and Exeter takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lowestoft and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Exeter station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Lowestoft to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Lowestoft to Exeter train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lowestoft and Exeter is 413.2 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Exeter St Davids via Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 46m.